Ron Ingerick LAST RSVP CALL – LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON

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Join us 1pm this Saturday at Pack’s Tavern in Asheville to meet your North Carolina legislators, learn about the North Carolina State AFL-CIO’s “Good-Jobs Agenda” for the 2019-2020 legislative session, and talk openly about our issues. Strong participation greatly impacts our success in state legislative work. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP! What: Legislative LuncheonWhen: 1pm Saturday, February 23, 2019Where: Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St., Asheville, NC 28801 To RSVP or for more information, contact Western North Carolina … Continue reading →

Tom Kociemba Build Your Medicare4All

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Answer five questions and it will compare your answers to the most talked about plans.Subject:Build your own Medicare for All      NYTimes Article https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/21/upshot/up-medicareforall.html?em_pos=small&emc=edit_up_20190221&nl=upshot&nl_art=0&nlid=71887255emc%3Dedit_up_20190221&ref=headline&te=1Tom Kociemba … Continue reading →

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We’ve had a busy start to 2019 and it’s easy for your impact to get lost in the never ending sea of Trump scandals, 2020 primary candidates, and the excitement of Democrats taking over control of the House. Let’s get straight to it. Here’s a rundown of YOUR IMPACT so far this year! You’re fighting to Raise the Minimum Wage: DFA members are pressuring Democrats and Republicans in Congress to sign … Continue reading →

Ron Ingerick, Jr. NC State Legislative Director SMART – Transportation Division

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Good morning WNC Union Members!!!In a effort to continue our commitment to our community, through service and education, Torre White, AFGE, is seeking volunteers to help assist those in need – “Winterization of a Mobile Home,” March 9th, 9:30a – 12:30p.  Please contact Torre, no later than February 23, if you’re interested (828) 458-0349 or torrewhite@gmail.com. Weatherization Projects May Include:• Insulating Water Pipes• Insulating Water Heater with insulation blanket• Air Sealing Holes with expanding foam or … Continue reading →

“Carrie Cuthbert, FreePress.net” It’s time to save the net!

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Richard,The Net Neutrality fight is far from over — and we couldn’t be more grateful that you’re in the trenches with us. Here’s an update on the ongoing fight:Our legal team hit it out of the park when they faced off against FCC lawyers earlier this month. We expect the court to issue a decision this summer.Our very own Jessica J. González testified before a powerful House committee last week … Continue reading →

“Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change” TAKE ACTION: Binghamton School District needs to be held accountable!

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The Binghamton School District must answer for strip searching and traumatizing four middle school girls. Demand the termination of school district employees who strip searched four 12 year old girls! A month after being forced to strip down to their underwear in front of school personnel, the mother of one of the girls from East Middle School in Binghamton, NY is speaking out. In addition to exhibiting signs of dealing with trauma … Continue reading →

Bills to regulate cannabis!

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  Half of Vermont Senate sponsors bill to regulate cannabisThe Senate’s bill to regulate and tax cannabis markets in Vermont has been introduced, and it is being sponsored by 15 senators — half of the 30-member Senate! You can read a summary of S. 54 here.Read more… Minnesota lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to legalize marijuanaExciting news! On January 28, Senators Melisa Franzen (DFL) and Scott Jensen (R) and Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL) introduced bills … Continue reading →

Bernie Sanders is on our side!

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In just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a donation to our campaign – one of the first. I hope that you’ll give me a chance to explain why this request, especially today, is so important. Here is the truth: no candidate, not even the best candidate you could possibly imagine, is capable of taking on Donald Trump, the political establishment, and the billionaire class of … Continue reading →

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Hey Friend –On Thursday, the anniversary of the Parkland Shooting, I emailed you with the announcement that we were officially launching the 2020 campaign against the NRA’s Congressman Hudson (NC08).Just six hours after my email, Hudson sent his own (which I forwarded below) – accusing Democrats of restricting personal freedoms by introducing “a radical gun control bill.” That’s right, on the one-year anniversary of the horrendous murders in Parkland, Rep. Richard Hudson … Continue reading →